Be Water(2020)
Before the myth, a life lived.
Be Water Synopsis
In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.
Be Water (2020) is a documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen, released on January 25, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee and Diana Lee Inosanto. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Bao Nguyen
- Producers:
- Jenna Anthony, Marquis Daisy, Kristen Lappas
- Cinematographer:
- Caleb Heller
- Production:
- ESPN, Dorothy St Pictures, East Films
- Status:
- Released
Be Water (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Be Water before you stream it.
Be Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Lee
as Self (archival)
Linda Lee Cadwell
as Self - Wife
Shannon Lee
as Self - Daughter
Diana Lee Inosanto
as Self - Goddaughter
- Sam Ho
Sam Ho
as Self - Film Critic
- Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang
as Self - Cultural Critic / Writer
Andre Morgan
as Self - Film Producer
- Doug Palmer
Doug Palmer
as Self - Student / Friend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Self - Student / Friend
- Ruby Chow
Ruby Chow
as Self - Family Friend
- Leroy Garcia
Leroy Garcia
as Self - Student / Friend
Dan Inosanto
as Self - Close Friend
Key crew
Directed by Bao Nguyen, produced by Jenna Anthony, Marquis Daisy and Kristen Lappas.
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Be Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 57 ratings.
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Be Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Be Water online?
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Be Water (2020) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Be Water?
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The main cast of Be Water (2020) includes Bruce Lee, Linda Lee Cadwell, Shannon Lee, Diana Lee Inosanto and Sam Ho. The film was directed by Bao Nguyen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Be Water released?
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Be Water was released on January 25, 2020 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Be Water worth watching?
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Be Water (2020) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Be Water?
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Yes. The official Be Water trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.